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Vernon Decker
T/Sgt - Army
Vernon Decker
Assigned: 19th Liaison Sq
Highest Rank: T/Sgt
Location of Service: China/Burma/India
Gender: male
Military Position: Pilot
From City: San Diego
From State: California
Date of Birth: 06/1920
Date Deceased: 11/1958

Awards and Citations

  • Air Medal
  • Bronze Star Medal
  • Distinguished Flying Cross Medal
  • Purple Heart Medal (Shot at while directing P-51s on the target. Hit his ship from stem to stern.)
Honored by Heidi Decker Allingham, Daughter
My War Pictures
Taken after bail-out and walk back to camp. Was listed MIA briefly Taken after bail-out and walk back to camp. Was listed MIA briefly
In flight gear In flight gear